Rory McIlroy dominated a three-hole play-off to win The Players Championship.
The Northern Irishman won the Players in 2015 and is just the eighth person to triumph multiple times in the event, following in the footsteps of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and all-time great Tiger Woods.
“I am unbelievably proud and happy to win my second Players Championship,” said the delighted superstar. “And it’s the third time I’ve won on St Patrick’s Day. It’s been a good-luck charm for me!”
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